Surf Forecasts:
Kohala Lighthouse surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, ENE swell with 441 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kohala Lighthouse this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Kohala Lighthouse in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 15s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 04) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kohala Lighthouse over the next 16 days.
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Hey crew, Rusty here. Let's cut to the chase on this forecast.
I've got to level with you – this is a rough one. We're looking at a solid 16-day stretch where you can pretty much write off the surf. There's no single standout day, not even a decent window. The main culprit is a stubborn cross-shore wind that just won't quit. From now all the way through Sunday, July 19th, it's the same story: lumpy, choppy, and messy.
The only break in the game is Kohala Lighthouse. It's a top-tier reef for advanced surfers, but the conditions are just not cooperating. We've got a consistent swell of 5 to 7 ft from the ENE, but it's short-period windswell – all noise, no soul. The combined energy is moderate to strong but it's all wind-driven. Water temps are a warm 80°, which is a touch warmer than usual. With the constant wind chopping up the surface, this spot is honestly looking better for the kite crew than anyone on a paddleboard.
There's one little blip mid-week, on July 15th. We get a 2 ft swell from the west with a very long 16-second period – that's a proper groundswell. But guess what? The same fresh cross-shore wind blows that opportunity away. It's a cruel tease.
I'm not one for sugar-coating it. There's nothing here to get excited about. For a spot that's known for being consistent, this kind of quiet, blown-out period is a real bummer. Best to check a different coastline or just kick back and wait for the next one. Forecasts can always flip, but for now, it's a long dry spell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 330 | 354 | 260 | 302 | 362 | 272 | 382 | 358 | 347 | 382 | 378 | 310 | 319 | 349 | 265 | 271 | 343 | 222 | 306 | 394 | 286 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 6:05PM0.78m | 6:46AM0.44m | 6:31PM0.72m | 8:10AM0.49m | 6:58PM0.65m | 9:44AM0.57m | 7:29PM0.57m | 11:04AM0.66m | 8:08PM0.49m | 12:06PM0.77m | 9:26PM0.42m | 12:58PM0.86m | 11:09PM0.38m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:52AM0.22m | 1:16AM0.23m | 11:37AM0.30m | 1:47AM0.21m | 12:41PM0.39m | 2:23AM0.18m | 2:33PM0.47m | 3:05AM0.14m | 5:27PM0.48m | 3:55AM0.11m | 7:39PM0.42m | 4:50AM0.07m | 8:33PM0.36m | ||||||||
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 | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
 | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | W 15 | W 14 | W 14 | W 14 | W 14 | W 13 |
| kJ | 24 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 4 | 14 | 33 | 36 | 30 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | SE 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | ESE 9 | — | — | W 17 | W 16 | SW 13 | W 17 | W 16 | S 14 | N 7 | W 16 |
| kJ | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | — | — | 5 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 19 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | S 17 | W 11 | NW 10 | — | NW 10 | — | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | S 14 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 4 | — | 4 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 4 | 18 | 17 | 15 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 330 | 354 | 260 | 302 | 362 | 272 | 382 | 358 | 347 | 382 | 378 | 310 | 319 | 349 | 265 | 271 | 343 | 222 | 306 | 394 | 286 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 73 | 73 | 57 | 73 | 57 | 25 | 57 | 69 | 69 | 73 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 73 | 69 | 73 | 57 | 57 | 73 | 73 | 25 |
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